Foot-rest.



E. RILEY.

FOOT REST.

AvPucATzoN FILED APR.22. ma.

atented Apr, 8, 191'?.

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EUGENE RILEY, 0F WOODRIVER, ILLINOIS.

FO0T-REST.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Apr. 3, 1917.

Application filed Apri122, 1916. Serial No. 92,898.

struction wherein the foot rest can be supported in any desired locationabout the radiator, and when associated therewith subsequently adjustedto assume different inclined positions to the comfort of the user.

Another important object of the invention resides in the provision ofmeans for .supporting the foot rest proper, which when the foot rest isfolded against the radiator in an inactive position, will be whollydisposed fro'm view between the sections of the radiator, thereby addingto the appearance of the latter, as well as eliminating projections orprotuberances to catch in the clothlng.

A further characteristic of the invention resides in the provision of asupporting means for the foot rest proper, which is capable of lateraladjustment with respect thereto, accommodate itself to radiators ofdifferent widths. A y

The invention further embodies the desired features of simplicity inconstruction, durability, and is easily manipulated for the purposeintended.

Other objects and advantages will appear as the following description isread in connection with the accompanying'drawings, the inventionresiding in the construction, combination and arrangement of parts asclaimed.

In the drawings forming part of this specication like numerals ofreference indicate similar parts in the several views and where- 1n:-

Figure 1 is a front elevation of the foot rest showing the same foldedagainst the radiator.

Fig. 2 is a vertical sectional View through the radiator showing thefoot rest in a position for use.

Fig. 3 is a bottom plan view of the foot rest showing the manner ,fattaching the supporting means thereto.

to permit the device as a whole to.

Fig. 4c is an enlarged side elevation of the device as'a whole removedfrom the radiator.

Fig. 5 is a detail view of one of the brackets.

Before entering into a detail description of what is herein shown Idesire to have it understood that the same is merely illustrative of oneembodiment of the invention to which I do not limit myself, and thatsuch changes in the construction and arrangement of parts may beresorted to when desired as fall within the scope of what is claimed.

As shown in this particular instance use is made of a pair of rodsindicated at 10, which are adapted to pass between adjacent sections ofthe r'adiatorA at remote points. Any suitable means may be employed forholding the rods fixed relatively to the radiator in a horizontalposition, but each of the rods is preferably provided with a cross piece11 constituting a head adapted to bridge the adjacent sections of theradiator at the front thereof, while slidably mounted upon the oppositeend of each rod is a similar cross piece 12 adapted to be held ineffective engagement with the radiator at the opposite side thereofthrough the instrumentality of the thumb nut 13 adjustably mounted uponthe threaded eX- vtremity of said rods. The rods 10 have their forwardends forked as at 14, kand pivotally receive lugs projecting from theunder surfact of the foot rest proper, indicated at 15, which latter isobviously mounted for vertical swinging movement.

One of the lugs as hereinabove mentioned .projecting .from the underside of t-he foot rest proper and pivotally connected with one of therods 10 is Xed upon the foot rest and indicated at 16, while the otherlug adapted for association with the other of said rods 'is indicated at17 and forms part of a bracket plate 18 which is disposed at rightangles toits associated lug 17 as clearly shown in Fig. 5. The bracket18 is provided with a longitudinally disposed slot 19, and projectingthrough said slot from the foot rest 'is a threaded pin 20 havingassociated therewith a thumb nut 21, which parts hold the bracket 18connected with the foot rest. However by reason of this construction thebracket 18 together with its associated rod 10 can be adjusted toward oraway lfrom the other of the said rods Vto permit the foot rest as awhole venient position about the radiator as desired.

With la view of holding the foot rest 15 vin any of its differentangular positions, I

preferably employ the arcuate shaped arms 22, which are pivotallyconnected at one end tolugs projecting from the under side of the footrest, while each of the said arms is providedy with a longitudinallydisposed slot 23 through which projects a pin 24: carried by each of therods 10 at a point approXimately midway of their length. The.

upper wall of the slot is provided with a longitudinally disposed seriesof notches 25 adapted to interchangeably engage the pin 24, whereby thefoot rest 15 under its own weight can be supported in different inclinedpositions to the comfort of the user. Oneof the arcuate shaped arms 22is pivotally connected 'to a fixed lug 26 projecting from the undersidey of the footrest, while the other Vof said arms is pivotallyconnected to a lug 27 forming a part of a bracket plate 28 adjustablysecured to the under side of the foot rest as clearly shown in Fig. 3.The bracket plate 28 is constructed similarly to the bracket plate 18,being provided ywith a longitudinally disposed slot 29 for the receptionof a threaded pin 30 projecting from the foot rest and having associatedthere- 'with a thumb nut 31V for holding the bracket connected with `thefoot'rest. The bracket 28'is disposed beneath the bracket 18, adjacentthe same side of the foot'rest 15, so that the associated arcuate shapedarm 22 Y can be simultaneously adjusted with its associated rod 10laterally of the foot rest 15, for the purpose hereinabove mentioned forpermitting the device asa whole to accommodate itself yto radiators ofAdifferent widths.

The device is not only simple vin its construction, which provides for aquick adjustmentof the foot rest proper, but it will be particularlynoted that the means empl'oyed for holding the foot rest'in itsdifferent adjusted positions, including` the pin n24 Yand arcuate shapedarm 22, are wholly disposed from View between the sections of theradiator, whenthe foot rest 15 is in the Yest position shown in Fig. 1.This arrangementeliminates all projections or extensions fromtheradiator whichjwould not only catchY the clothing, but wouldpresentan unsightlyappearance. By merely removing the cross piece 12 andthumb nut 13, the

device-,in its entirety can be easily associated with or removed fromthe radiator as the occasion may require.

While it is believed that from the foregoing description the nature andadvantages of the invention will be readily apparent, I desire to haveit understood that the component parts of the invention may beconstructed fromsuitable material, and vary in design and proportionswithout departing from the spiritof the invention.

That is claimed is 1. A device of the class 4described coniprising rodspassed horizontally between the sections of a radiator, means forholding each of said rods fixed relatively thereto. foot rest pivotallymounted uponthe forward ends of said rods, a lug projecting laterallyfromeach rod, and notched arms pivotally connected to said rest andadapted to engage said lugs to hold the foot rest in different inclinedpositions.

2. A device of the class described com-` prising vrods passedhorizontally between the sections of a radiator, means for holding eachof said rods fixed relatively thereto, a foot rest pivotally mountedupon the .forward ends of said rods, a lug projecting laterally fromeach rod, and arcuate shaped arms pivotally' connected to said rest,each of said arms having a longitudinal slot receiving said lugs andnotches for engage ment therewith to hold the foot rest in differentinclined positions with respect to the radiator.

3. A device of the class described comprising rods horizontally disposedbetween the sections of a radiator, a cross piece carried by each rodfor engagement with the front of the radiator, a similar cross pieceadjustably mounted on the opposite end of the rods for engagement withthe opposite side of the radiator, a nut adjustably mounted on the rodfor holding the last mentioned cross pieces in adjusted position, a footrest pivotally mounted upon the forward ends of said rods, a lugprojecting laterally from each rod,.and notched arms pivotally connectedto said foot rest and adapted to engage said lugs to hold the rest indifferent inclined positions.

4. A device of the class described comprising a foot rest, supportingrods pivoted at one end to said foot rest, one of said rods togetherwith its pivot being adjustable laterallyV toward and away from theother of said rods, means for holding said parts in adjusted position,said rods adapted 'adapted to engage said lugs to hold the rest indifferent inclined positions. i

5. A device of the class described comprising a foot rest, supportingrods pvotally connected at one end to said foot rest and adapted' to bepassed horizontally between the sections of the radiator, a lugprojecting laterally from each of said rods, notched arms pivotallyconnected to said rest and adapted to engage said lugs to hold the footrest in adjusted position, one of said rods and its associated arm beingoonneeted to the foot rest for adjustment toward and away from the otherof said corresponding parts7 means for holding the adjustable rod andarm in a fixed position, and means for holding the rods fixed relativelyto the radiator.

In testimony whereof I ax my signature nin presence of two witnesses.

EUGENE RILEY. Witnesses:

GEORGE W. TROUT, N IGK FIANAKAPLOS.

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